Price of gas got you down? Take a stand with alternative, eco-friendly modes of transport with today's deal from Adventure Water Sports: Pay $11 for a two-hour single kayak rental (regularly $22) or bring a buddy and pay $15 for a two-hour tandem kayak rental (regularly $30). After acquiring your rental at The Dana on Mission Bay hotel, you'll paddle around the 4,235-acre Mission Bay, home to top-notch beaches and tons of wildlife. Or pay $25 for a two-hour stand-up paddleboard lesson and rental (regularly $60). Head to Campland on the Bay, where your instructor will give an overview of standing up, steering, and balancing on your paddleboard; you'll quickly see that it's a great upper-body workout. With no gas stations, traffic jams, or road rage out on the Bay, you may never commute by car again.

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Desert-Inspired Hotel with Elegant Outdoor Pool

Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort lies in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a stark landscape peppered with lush fairways and flanked on three sides by mountains. Befitting its desert environs, the hotel features Spanish villa architecture, replete with stucco walls and terra cotta roof tiles. Towering palm trees and blooming gardens add a bright pop of color to the hotel's landscaping.

The courtyard contains a figure-eight-shaped pool and circular whirlpool, surrounded by fan palms and verdant shrubs. After a dip in the pool, you can sweat it out at the workout facility, or engage in a shouting match with the line judge at the tennis courts. In the morning, don't miss out on a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast of eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, danishes, and bacon.

Palm Desert, California: Shopping and Golf in Scenic Coachella Valley

Palm Desert shares the same desert landscape and resort atmosphere as Palm Springs, about 15 miles to the northeast. El Paseo, known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, is within walking distance of the hotel. The popular shopping district features art galleries, high-end boutiques, and brand-name retailers such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Palm Desert is also a gateway town into the north end of the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree National Park, located less than 60 miles away. In addition to being the birthplace of Bono, the desert park is famous for its unusual geologic formations and mountains made of twisted rock, which are ideal for rock climbing. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles, and coyotes.

For a guaranteed glimpse of wildlife, check out The Living Desert, a zoo, botanical garden, and animal hospital in Palm Desert. As you stroll throughout the various geographical regions-including North America, Africa, and Village WaTuTu-you will see flora and fauna indigenous to that area, which can include mexican gray wolves, giraffes, and jaguars. The Living Desert also boasts a G-scale model train that winds its way through replicas of historical scenes, including a California logging and mining town and the south rim of the Grand Canyon.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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You're practiced at turning heads as you strut up Pacific Beach -- but showing off stray hairs in questionable places will only raise (uni)brows. Get bikini-ready with today's deal from Global Laser Cosmetics: Pay $99 for six laser hair-removal treatments (a $595 value). This Mission Valley med-spa -- which San Diego Living has featured several times -- focuses on safe cosmetic enhancements with an emphasis on laser procedures. During each treatment, a registered nurse will use a laser light to target each follicle quickly and safely. After six treatments, you can expect long-term or even permanent hair reduction for your bikini lines, upper lip, chin, cheeks, neck, sideburns, underarms, or digits, with minimal discomfort and no downtime to show for it. Sunset that stubble with this 83% deal -- because hairy situations have no place on the beach. Want more? Check out Global Laser Cosmetics on Facebook.

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Though barbershop harmonies delight the ear with interweaving tones, auto-repair-shop harmonies take too long and come with hidden charges. Catch priceless sounds with this GrouponLive deal for one G-Pass to see The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour with Foster the People at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista on Friday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Because the ticket is a G-Pass, Groupon customers can use it to enter the venue directly; they will not need to redeem their Groupon at will call. Choose between the following seating options:

For $32, you get one G-Pass for reserved seating in section 201 or 205 (up to a $46 value, including all fees). For $56, you get one G-Pass for reserved seating in section 202 or 204 (up to a $79.90 value, including all fees). For $78, you get one G-Pass for reserved seating in sections 101 or 103 (up to a $112.25 value, including all fees).

The Beach Boys pick up sterling vibrations and mass excitations as Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks share the stage for the first time in more than two decades on their highly anticipated 50th anniversary tour. One of the most celebrated and influential bands in pop-music history, The Beach Boys radiate fans and baffle meteorologists as their chipper instrumentation and multilayered vocal harmonies evoke endless summers. To commemorate an upcoming album and the half century since their debut LP, Surfin' Safari, changed the musical climate, the SoCal brotherhood hops in their woody to treat the nation's ears to a timeless and diverse catalog of hits. Expect to hear the band's signature odes to surfing ("Surfin' U.S.A."), girls ("California Girls"), and girls who surf ("Surfer Girl"), along with more introspective tracks from the baroque pop masterpieces Pet Sounds and last year's long-awaited Smile. Though The Boys will brandish their own instruments, their wall of euphony will be further bolstered by members of Brian Wilson's crack backing band, The Wondermints, as well as industry renaissance man and adoptive band uncle John Stamos.

Immensely popular indie rock band Foster the People starts the show with the kind of infectious hooks heard in the runaway hit "Pumped Up Kicks." As NME reported of a recent show, the group's bass grooves and paranoiac synths are likely to be supplemented live by frontman Mark Foster's idiosyncratic dance moves and a barrage of "glitter cannons, confetti showers and a downpour of lava lamp-style smoke bubbles from the sky."

Due to security restrictions, G-Passes must be printed out and presented in person at the event. They cannot be redeemed through Groupon's mobile app.

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Though it makes your hair look great, you can't always stand in front of a jet turbine just after getting out of bed. Get styled with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $19 for a haircut and style (a $55 value) $49 for a haircut, style, and partial highlights (a $130 value) $59 for a haircut, style, and full highlights (a $155 value)

Bakerloo Salon and Gallery

The door to Bakerloo Salon and Gallery is always open, welcoming in fresh breezes and allowing the salon's pooch-a Boston Terrier named Dahlia-to sneak out and snooze in patches of sun. Inside the laid-back space, clients sip wine, coffee, or tea while stylists call upon advanced training by Toni&Guy and Vidal Sassoon to spice up hair with vibrant color or fresh new cuts. Each station stands stocked with shampoos and styling creams by ALFAPARF Milano, Schwarzkopf, and Unite Eurotherapy--a paraben- and sulfate-free, PETA-approved line that is never tested on animals or sharkskin suits.

Named a reader's choice salon by the North County Times in 2010, the space insists upon celebrating and welcoming the community. A rotating gallery displays work by local artists and hosts regular fashion and art shows, and the backyard invites patrons to peruse a selection of antiques available for purchase.

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Car troubles are like colds: Despite best efforts to boost your immune system, you get 'em anyway. Fix what ails you with today's deal from Low Cost Auto Glass: Pay $29 for $100 toward Premium windshield replacement. Or, for the same price, get $60 to spend on repairs or replacement, good toward quarter-size chip repair, a non-Premium windshield replacement, repair for side or back windows, or insurance deductibles. A chip in the windshield is never opportune, but this team of certified technicians rocks when it comes to fixing the issue. Earning a five-star reviews for precise, quick work and above-and-beyond customer service, the folks at this Clairemont Mesa shop will make repairs and have you back on the road by day's end. Hop in the fast lane and snag this deal -- it'll be gone faster than you can say "Achoo!"

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There are certain destinations so idyllic and serene that their beauty impersonates art. Experience sketches of Spain in Southern California when you Escape to a one-night stay for two at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Mediterranean temperatures perfectly complement the Tuscan architecture at this AAA Five Diamond property, only 30 miles from Santa Barbara and 80 miles from LA. Craft a plan to visit on Sundays through Thursdays, from June 1 to July 31 ($289) or August 1 to October 31, 2012 ($309), or Fridays and Saturdays, from August 1 to October 31, 2012 ($329); two vouchers can also be combined for a two-night stay. The signature Ojai Nest linens and California-chic decor earned the hotel a spot on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List in 2010, but it also was named one of the magazine's Top 25 Spas in North America and one of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World. And those are just a couple of the awards. Allow the hotel staff to draw up a breakfast of regional fruits, house granola, and organic eggs at Oak Grill. Then, it's off to enjoy still life with spa passes for two, which give you access to the spa pools, sauna, and locker room facilities. It's easy to be tempted by the spa's menu when it includes treatments like the Shangri-La--a sugar foot scrub, lavender body buff, and warm-oil scalp treatment--alongside a number of massages and facials. With your body of work feeling like an objet d'art, dip into one of four invigorating pools. And for a truly avant-garde resort experience, visit the Apothecary. There, you can create your own unique collage of scents to wear on the town. In the afternoon, you'll want to canvas the resort's 220 tree-covered acres, including its renowned 18-hole championship golf course. Scale Meditation Mount and take in picturesque views of the valley, stroke the waters of Lake Casitas by boat, or rent bikes and carve a path into town. There, you can brush up on Ojai Valley's local flavors at the farmers' market and take in performances at Theater 150. At night, sate your palette with fine dining at Maravilla while you witness the day's best exhibit: the Ojai's Pink Moment. Watch from the veranda as the sunset colors the mountains a gorgeous pink while you enjoy a gallery of locally sourced dishes, including baby beets topped with Ojai Pixie tangerines, and Cypress Grove Chevre Purple Haze goat cheese; sauteed prawns served with parmesan polenta; and rhubarb-glazed pork with quinoa and barley pilaf. Paint yourself a picture-perfect getaway that will be a masterpiece of a memory no matter how you frame it.

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Though often regarded as instinct, fighting is actually a skill acquired in the womb, where all babies must defeat their evil selves in order to be born. Further prenatal training with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $8 for one private self-defense lesson and one group class (a $75 value) $35 for one private self-defense lesson and a month of unlimited group fitness classes (a $249 value)

In 30-minute private lessons, students learn how to properly wrap their hands before practicing foundational punching and kicking techniques. They then put their newfound skills to the test in an hour-long mixed-martial-arts group class.

Alternatively, students who select the second option receive unlimited access to the studio facilities, and can attend as many martial arts and fitness classes as they can handle throughout the week for one month. In boxing and muay thai classes, instructors guide students through evasive and offensive maneuvers, while in Power Boxing and Power Kickboxing sessions, trainers infuse classic jabs and foot strikes with high-intensity callisthenic and cardio exercises. During spinning classes, students embark on rigorous rides astride indoor cycles while up-tempo music blares. In youth classes, kids practice martial-arts exercises that boost endurance, increase stamina, and empower them to stand up to bullies and homework-eating dogs. See the schedules for the Kearny Mesa and UTC locations.

The Boxing Club

The thwack of fists and feet against sparring pads has resounded across the hardwood floors of The Boxing Club's private studio for more than a decade. Cardio and strength-training equipment whirs beside a forest of red and black punching bags, while bright lights spotlight a roped-off arena for pugilistic punch-em-ups. Facing off against the studio's towering mirrors, certified instructors lead more than 250 classes each month-from martial arts and workouts infused with fighting techniques, to more traditional fitness classes, such as boot camps, cross training, and spinning classes that simulate riding 19th-century chain and gear powered horses. After classes, members can get road-ready in the full service locker rooms with free towels, saunas, and private showers.

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Squinting at your smart phone while riding the MTS gets you your daily dose of current events -- and an accumulating set of eye wrinkles. Rather than furrow your brow at yet another piece of bad news, smooth your skin with today's deal from Avalon Laser: Pay $79 for a chemical peel (regularly $199). This Bankers Hill med-spa -- helmed by Dr. Reza Tirgari, a fourth-generation physician -- has four specially trained nurses on staff who can gently treat your skin according to your unique derm concerns. Your medical-grade peel will use a chemical solution to slough off superficial layers of dead skin while boosting collagen production; after just one 30-minute treatment, you'll immediately notice lifted facial muscles, a decreased appearance of wrinkles, spots, and scars, and a youthful, glowing complexion -- all without any pain or downtime. Pick up this above-the-fold offer, and tell your facial folds to get off the bus.

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You couldn't quite get through explaining to your child how caterpillars become butterflies without noticing your own less-than-blooming transformation in the mirror. Rewind time with today's age-defying deal from Chrysalis Spa in San Marcos: Pay $120 for a nonsurgical facelift and three ultrasound skin-tightening treatments (regularly $255). Using microcurrent technology to stimulate healthy cell growth, the one-hour facelift reduces wrinkles, lifts sagging skin, minimizes pores, and improves your skin's texture. Then, each 20-minute skin-tightening session incorporates a high-frequency massage that decreases the appearance of scars, increases skin's elasticity, and improves skin tone. Or, pay $120 for a fat-burning body wrap plus three 45-minute infrared sauna sessions (regularly $240). Your 90-minute body wrap incorporates the Sudatonic infrared body therapy system, which lathers you with a specialized cream before introducing gentle infrared heat to promote the release of fatty acids. When it comes to aging, don't wing it -- snag this deal for a magnificent metamorphosis. Want more? Check out Chrysalis Spa on Facebook.

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Juggling sandbags. Upending tires. Chasing chickens. Is it just us, or have workouts gotten a little ridiculous? Bring the focus back to your form at The Dailey Method in Carlsbad, where today's deal gets you one month of unlimited barre fitness classes for $49 (a $200 value). Instead of scaling walls, you'll spend your one-hour classes -- offered seven days a week -- performing barre work, core conditioning, and orthopedic exercises that strengthen muscles without punishing them. Believing that body alignment is the key to achieving fitness goals, your instructors will help you use proper form while performing all exercises, which put an emphasis on ab, tricep, and quadricep work; all types of exercisers, from teenagers to septuagenarians, new moms to triathletes, have found success with the Method. If you do have a baby on board, the studio offers on-site childcare. Skip the joint-popping feats of derring-do and focus on wellness instead with this Dailey deal. Want more? Check out The Dailey Method on Facebook.

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A white smile improves your appearance by blinding others to your second head and compound eyes. Give 'em the ol' razzle-dazzle with this Groupon.

$39 for Teeth-Whitening Package ($505 Total Value) Exam (an $85 value) X-rays (a $70 value) Opalescence teeth-whitening kit (a $350 value)

The dentist takes an impression of teeth, using it to craft a custom mold. During a second visit, the dentist makes sure that the trays fit. At home, patients fill the trays with whitening solution and wear them twice a day for 30 minutes or overnight for a couple of weeks.

Mission Boulevard Dental Group

Dr. De Meyer and Dr. Gernhofer traveled from sea to sea as dentists in the U.S. Navy, both sailing home with Navy Commendation Medals for meritorious service. Since washing the salt from their hair, they've begun treating the teeth of landlubbers and the baleen of beached whales. Drs. De Meyer and Gernhofer attend continuing-education programs to keep their general, orthodontic, and surgical services up to date. In a series of testimonials spoken from sparkling mouths, patients have praised the dentists for their skill, honesty, and bedside manner.

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After a night at the ballpark -- when you ate more hot dogs than the home team scored runs -- you feel struck out, and your watery-beer hangover isn't exactly helping you mobilize. Get back on your feet with today's deal from Rapid Results Bodywraps: Pay $22 (regularly $45) for a 30-minute detoxifying ionic footbath. This aquatic ion infusion safely draws your entire body's impurities out through your feet's lymphatic system, leaving you invigorated -- and possibly shocked when you see the change in water color that shows how many toxins there were to drain! Or, pay $39 for the footbath plus a paraffin wax for your hands; this treatment is known to open pores, improve circulation, and treat joint stiffness (regularly $80). We know it's hard to believe when you're feeling as puffy as a home-plate umpire, but this deal will leave you as fleet of foot as a pinch runner. Want more? Check out Rapid Results Bodywraps on Facebook.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie's luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan's luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

$35 for a Haircut, Deep-Conditioning Treatment, and Style (Up to an $80 Value)

Stylists trim manes into a face-flattering shape before swathing hair in a deep-conditioning treatment. After the rich cream has steeped into strands, stylists wash out the treatment and style hair into a smooth and healthy ‘do.

Hair Studio Janusz

Janusz Stanisz maintains a strict policy with his stylists: No Attitude Allowed. So unlike your typical salon, Hair Studio Janusz hosts no cat fights, no flame wars, no pudding throwing-so clients can come in, even on Sundays, to escape the perpetual stress of normal life. In his chic space with modern monochromatic tile and streamlined red salon chairs, Janusz's team performs trend-savvy cuts, colors, and texturizing treatments with only the highest-quality products. Staff colorists dunk their dye brushes into Framesi's color line, which comes infused with the rich antioxidants of grape stem-cell extract to protect hair from the sun's harsh rays while adding bold tints to hair. Color creams and Framesi IDentity keratin treatments set underneath the heated gusts of a retro, red hair-dryer chair, which fuses treatments to hair to reveal a dramatic new look without conducting a casting call for the other half of a drama mask.

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Faces, like potatoes, must be scrubbed and buffed to clear away excess dirt, remove dry skin, and prevent the emergence of extra eyes. Buff away unsightly blemishes with this Groupon.

$29 for a 60-Minute Custom Facial ($59 Value)

Based on the client's skin type, aestheticians select a treatment goal such as fighting the appearance of age or acne, deep cleansing pores, treating sensitive skin, or relaxation. Each facial begins with a cleansing and exfoliation, followed by a facial massage and extractions. A hydrating mask then nourishes skin, and moisturizer helps it along on its regenerative journey.

Spa 33

At Spa 33, each staff member plays a specific role in the spa's healing and beautifying disciplines, from custom massages to aesthetics and makeup application. Clients in need of a massage can match their needs with one of four massage therapists, all of whom are identified on the website by their general degree of massage pressure on a scale of 1-10. Using this scale, clients can seek out a therapist who can offer a gliding, gentle massage or one who breaks up muscle knots and tendons in mid-clash. In addition to massages, complexion-beautifying spa services draw from ingredients known to have healing properties, such as pumpkin and European roses. The spa offers extended hours on Thursday and Friday, and appointments can be booked online.

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In the string quartet of life, your beauty routine shouldn't play second fiddle. Today's noteworthy deal gives self-confidence and convenience top priority: Pay $99 (regularly $250) for a full set of Xtreme eyelash extensions at Second Wind Spa in Carlsbad. Experienced esthetician and master lash stylist Michelle Howard will apply each strand by hand, customizing the length and thickness for a look that suits your style: all-natural, ultra-flirty, or effortlessly glam. The safe, non-irritating adhesive ensures your new lashes will be ready for whatever comes their way, whether it's a day at the beach, an intense hot yoga class, or a tear-jerking matinee. One happy customer calls Xtreme "the most perfect lash extensions [she has] ever seen." Good thing, because the set can last months with proper upkeep, so your fluttery look will be sticking around. Ah, music to your ears... and a high note for your eyes.

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See Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and Botswana's Elephants

From South Africa's cosmopolitan cities to Botswana's remote plains, Africa's southern tip is a diverse blend of cultures, landscapes, and animals. With Africa Answers' 11-day excursion, you'll dabble in it all, and check three of Africa's most notable sights off your bucket list. Explore South Africa's colonial Cape Town, marvel at the stunning Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and traverse Botswana's Chobe National Park on safari, where you could see at least four of the so-called Big Five game animals, including the lion, the African elephant, the cape buffalo, and the leopard.

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Days 1-2: Depart on South African Airways from New York City or Washington, DC, landing in Johannesburg, South Africa, on day 2. After clearing customs, travelers board a flight to head to Cape Town.

A company representative will meet guests at the airport before escorting them to Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa. Heralded by CNN Traveller as the Best Luxury Hotel in South Africa, Pepper Club dazzles with a beachfront restaurant and nightclub and an indoor pool with panoramic views of Table Mountain. Guests stay in a one-bedroom superior deluxe suite, and have complimentary access to the shuttle service between the hotel, waterfront, and beach.

Days 3-5: The first full day in Cape Town begins with a guided half-day city tour, including a cable-car ride to Table Mountain's summit to see the city from above. The rest of the morning is devoted to exploring sights such as the Castle of Good Hope, the country's oldest colonial building. Drive through the Malay Quarter, past the quaint Bo-Kaap homes awash in pastel hues. At the end of the tour, watch as a professional diamond cutter demonstrates his craft. On days 4 and 5, guests can take a self-guided tour of the town; Pepper Club's 24-hour concierge service can provide ideas for exploration.

Day 6: Guests fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. A staff member greets guests at the airport and arranges transportation to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, an upscale hotel listed on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List. The lodge resembles a multilevel tree house, with an onsite watering hole that attracts kudu, impalas, and elephants year-round. While at the hotel, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea and daily cocktail hour, or participate in a vulture-feeding experience.

In the early evening, you'll take a sunset cruise down the Zambezi River, located above the falls. Keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, and other animals along the river banks.

Days 7-8: Day 7 is dedicated to exploring Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Travelers are transported to the nearby cascades, where they'll also have a chance to walk through the surrounding rainforest and sites, including Cataract Island.

The following day is up to you. In the evening, partake in a traditional dinner meal at the Boma Restaurant, replete with cultural songs, dances, and Zimbabwean delicacies, including-for brave tasters-slightly grilled mopani worms.

Days 9-10: In the morning, travelers head to the Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana, located only 90 minutes from Victoria Falls. Guests spend two days on safari, exploring the Chobe National Park on game drives and sunset game-viewing cruises. Four of the Big Five animals-lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo-make their home on the reserve and can sometimes be seen alongside giraffes, monkeys, and awestruck Ernest Hemingways. The park is especially rife with elephants, as there are an estimated population of 120,000 in Botswana.

Days 11-12: Guests are transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport, where they will fly to the U.S. via Johannesburg.

An extra fee applies for departures from Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland.

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Unlike a bumbling private investigator who starts reading the newspaper he's hiding behind, unwanted weight can be difficult to lose. Unburden yourself with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $20 for a one-month physician-guided weight-loss plan that includes four B12 injections and a body-composition analysis (a $75 value) $59 for a one-month physician-guided weight-loss plan that includes four B12 injections, four lipoden injections, and a body-composition analysis (a $160 value) $249 for a one-month intensive weight-loss plan with weekly physician visits, body-composition analysis, personalized diet, and exercise and motivational planning with blood tests and FDA-approved appetite suppressants (a $550 value)

Physicians formulate weight-loss plans based on patients' needs, supplemented by injections of metabolism-boosting B12 and lipoden. The one-month intensive weight-loss plan includes weekly checkups with the managing physician along with personalized diets, exercises, and motivational planning. Patients can monitor their results with blood tests that monitor thyroids, diabetes issues, lipid levels, and organ function, and FDA-approved appetite suppressants aim to help pounds drop quickly.

Inspire Medical Weight Loss

Inspire Medical Weight Loss's medical director, Dr. Habib Dalhoumi, attacks weight loss from myriad vantage points. He leverages the full weight of medical science to help clients shed pounds quickly and educates them with practical tips on how to adopt healthy lifestyles. His personalized physician plans-like an ill-informed Poseidon impostor-take a five-pronged approach, employing appetite suppressants, a custom diet plan, exercise regimens, motivation, and ongoing maintenance to keep bodies fit well beyond the point when traditional diets give up the ghost. Of these silhouette-slimming approaches, however, Dr. Dalhoumi stresses healthy diets and exercise as the most critical, giving control of the pound-shedding process back to the patient.

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Your kid still waiting on that pony he or she asked for last Christmas? With today's deal, wait no more. Drop $25 for a one-hour English riding lesson from Surfside Riding School (regularly $60) in Olivenhain. Whether your kid's a beginning rider or advanced jumper, anyone ages 5 to 18 will get personalized time in the arena to hone equestrian skills with encouragement and positive reinforcement. Your child will develop horsemanship and camaraderie, all while having a galloping good time. Hop on today's deal, and get that Christmas high -- without the wait. Want more? Trot over to Surfside Riding School on Facebook.

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You've been so tied up lately, you've only had time to get your hair tied up and out of the way. Train your focus on your follicles with today's deal from Blu August Salon: Pay $39 for a haircut, shampoo, style, scalp massage, deep-conditioning treatment, blow dry, and non-alcoholic beverage; you'll also score a deep-conditioning treatment during your next visit (a $135 value). Head to this Encinitas salon along the scenic 101, where owner and stylist Misty Bishop will perform your makeover -- opt for a short and sassy 'do, or get a sophisticated look with sideswept bangs. Opt to pay $69, and you'll receive the above-mentioned treatments, plus your choice of a partial highlight, which adds subtle color to make your eyes pop; or a root touch-up that updates your existing color (regularly $210). Or pay $99 (regularly $300), and you'll receive a keratin smoothing treatment that leaves your strands frizz-free, shiny, and manageable for up to 12 weeks. With this deal's savings up to 71%, you'll want to tie a ribbon around your finger to keep your mane in mind. Want more? Check out Blu August Salon on Facebook.

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It's important for kids to have goals -- and if your son or daughter's goal is to score some, take aim at today's deal from Joimo: Pay $50 for a five-day youth soccer camp (regularly $100). From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from June 11 to 15 or July 30 to August 3, children ages 6 to 11 will have a blast, learn soccer techniques, develop social skills, and be immersed in a super exercise program. Located at Monterey Ridge Elementary near Rancho Bernardo, the camp will teach the miniature athletes how to dribble, pass, and shoot, all while wearing a brand-new Joimo T-shirt. A great way to diminish summer break boredom, this camp will meet everyone's goal finding a fun activity.

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Your little ones have rhythm, but the only dance floor they've been exposed to requires tokens. Get your kids out of the arcade and onto the stage with today's deal from California Ballet School: Pay $125 for one week of summer program beginner dance classes (regularly $250). Held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (kids should bring lunch) on the weeks of June 18, July 23, July 30, August 6, and August 13, the classes at this state-of-the art Kearny Mesa studio introduce dancers ages 5-10 with 0 to 2 years dance experience to ballet, tap, hula, and jazz. Breaks come in the form of dance-themed crafts and the week is capped off with a performance. Your little rug-cutters will love the experience and at 50% off, you'll save more than a few tokens. Want more? Check out California Ballet School on Facebook.

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Children occupied by constructive afterschool activities are less likely to buy BB guns or hang out with dogs that buy children BB guns. Keep tots gainfully at play with this Groupon.

$49 for a Kids' Play Package (Up to $170 Total Value) Three kids' classes (up to a $70 value) Five playspace passes (a $50 value) Registration fee included (a $50 value) $50 off a birthday-party package and 25% off at the Kidville boutique

Choose between locations in Chula Vista and Carlsbad.

Kidville

Within the multihued walls of Kidville's indoor playland, tykes expand their minds, network with members of their peer group, and deplete their vast energy reserves. Babies, toddlers, and kids 6 years old or younger delve into classes developed by Kidville's early-childhood-development gurus. Burgeoning Beethovens can swivel their hips, flex their sing-along muscles, and edit their massive music manuscripts during one of Kidville's music and dance classes, or enlist in one of the art classes to create a piece that captures their inner rage toward broccoli. Fun and fit gym classes let tots run, roll, and hover through gauntlets of plush blocks and spongy play mats. Clasping hands and scampering legs can also roam freely through Kidville's sprightly indoor playspace, though all munchkins must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or trustworthy primate.

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If you haven't been keeping your cooking skills sharp, dinners can easily fall flat. Sing a new culinary song with today's deal from Sopranos Pizza Restaurant: Pay $15 for a 14-inch, three-topping pizza, plus homemade lasagna, garlic bread, house salad, and pitcher of soda (a $30 value). Open seven days a week, this Escondido eatery is owned and operated by native New Yorkers, who know a thing or two about crafting a great pizza pie -- they make their dough each day, grate their own 100%-whole-milk mozzarella, and toss each pizza to order. Choose a veggie or meat pie with your choice of three toppings, then get a forkful of Sopranos meat lasagna, crafted from a family recipe and called "melt-in-your-mouth awesome" by one reviewer. Add in garlic bread, salad, and soda, and you'll be shouting, "Bravo!"

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Speaking a foreign language is helpful when a traveler needs to ask, "Where is the nearest hospital?" or "What language am I speaking?" Find fluency with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $72 for 12 hours (four weeks) of language classes (up to a $180 value) $99 for 18 hours (six weeks) of language classes (up to a $270 value)

Following a free initial consultation that places each student in an appropriate class, four-eight students immerse themselves in their chosen language during 90-minute group classes scheduled twice a week. Beginner through advanced levels are available in Spanish, French, English, German, Italian, or Catalan. Students who need more flexible schedules can hone their speaking skills in online classes that connect them with a live teacher to go over assignments, and in-person students get up to three hours of free parking at Horton Plaza nearby.

Though Philolingua Language School sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Philolingua Language School

Barcelona-born Philolingua Language School founder Jordi Lluch knows what it's like to learn a foreign language. After extensive linguistics studies and more than 23 years teaching six languages through Berlitz language school's various locations, Lluch established Philolingua. Throughout his years as both student and teacher, he worked to synthesize a learning approach that would mimic the way children pick up their first language: hearing it spoken, responding back, and getting a feel for grammar through intensive practice.

The school's resulting approach aims to quickly establish fluency and build practical vocabulary. Using an intuitive, conversational style, a foreign-born instructor shares native speaking skills for real-life situations, such as asking for directions or demanding an entree not listed on a menu.

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Cellulite can wiggle spontaneously, which can be a boon in a dance contest but a detriment when trying to write your resume on a grocery store's motion-activated doors. Stay still at will with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $699 for one Liposculpture treatment on a small area, including the upper abdomen, lower abdomen, chin, or jowls (up to a $4,200 value) $1,399 for one Liposculpure treatment on a large area, including the thighs, arms, hips, or love handles (up to a $6,500 value)

Liposculpture removes unwanted fat deposits through a small incision under local anesthesia. With a proper diet after the treatment, the fat will not return, leaving the affected area svelte and smooth.

Pacific Cielo

Dr. Scott C. Sessions, medical director of Pacific Cielo, brings more than two decades of plastic-surgery experience to every treatment he oversees. This expertise helps him minimize the pain and swelling that can be associated with cosmetic procedures, allowing him to concentrate on cutting the correctly colored wire hidden under the skin. Along with his surgical team, Dr. Sessions smoothes complexions with skin tightening and facial rejuvenation and hides unsightly wrinkles with fat transfers and dermal fillers. Off the operating table, noninvasive options such as laser and radio-frequency techniques tighten and tone without the use of scalpels, saving them for making surrealist collages out of the waiting room's back issues of Time.

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Bike shops fix everything from rusty bike chains to frames bent by the hooves of vengeful, unemployed horses. Spruce up your mechanical steed with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $30 for a bike tune-up (a $60 value) $25 for $50 worth of bikes, accessories, and repair services

During tune-ups, bikes undergo adjustments of the brakes, derailleurs, and bearings along with a wheel truing, a wipe-down, and lubrication. Bike accessories include a Fizik saddle bag ($19), a battery-powered Niterider bike light ($21.99), and various bike parts.

Revolution Bike Shop

Within Revolution Bike Shop's warehouse storefront, expert mechanics true wheels and build bikes on the shop's floor in full view of customers, thus hinting at their mission to form an accessible and egalitarian community of bikers. In addition to showcasing their labors, mechanics collaborate with customers to design and build their dream bikes, and the staff sponsors a bike team and organizes weekend rides. They also help budding cyclists navigate the vast inventory of apparel and accessories and hone in on the ideal bike for leisurely weekend rides or high-speed ice-cream-truck chases.

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As emotional workhorses, faces are responsible for tasks ranging from revealing happiness to others to not showing fear during self pep talks in the bathroom mirror. Ensure smooth communication with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $79 for one custom microdermabrasion and one glycolic peel (a $180 value) $139 for three custom microdermabrasions and three glycolic peels (a $540 value)

Gentle abrasives polish the skin's top layer during each microdermabrasion, sloughing dead cells to reveal younger-looking skin. It also softens the appearance of fine lines, age spots, and acne scars. Then, the glycolic peel further exfoliates while also promoting the production of collagen to plump the skin. Immediately after the treatments, skin often appears as soft and shiny as a newborn beach ball. The staff recommends that those opting for a three-treatment package space each appointment at least two to three weeks apart.

Fallbrook Medical Center

At a private family practice led by board-certified physicians, Fallbrook Medical Center's team strives to coalesce ultramodern treatments with compassion. Dr. Allen Houshiar and Alvaro Berrios, FNP helm a traditional medicinal branch where they treat children, adults, and the elderly and perform preventative exams. On the center's skincare side, the staff specializes in medical-grade treatments that soften fine lines and wrinkles, stimulate collagen, and foster skin tone firmer than a hardcover copy of John Grisham's The Pelican Brief.

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The teeth-much like autographed baseballs and socks-are much easier to sell to pawn shops when they're a shiny white. Get pearlier mouth gates with today's Groupon: for $99, you get a teeth-whitening package from the office of Marlene Thompson, DDS (up to a $379 total value). The package includes:

A cosmetic consultation and exam (an $89 value) Up to six x-rays (a $120 value) A Zoom! teeth-whitening treatment (up to a $170 value)

Marlene Thompson, DDS, shines mouths with Zoom! teeth-whitening treatments, which blanch chompers in about 45 minutes. Before the treatment, x-rays and a cosmetic consultation ensure optimal results and uncover tin soldiers hiding behind tonsils. During the treatment, Dr. Thompson coats enamel in a whitening gel, which has its powers activated by a special Zoom! light. Patients relax as the gel works to lift stains from drinking coffee or chugging motor oil, and soon after, smiles parade from the office about eight shades whiter with a single treatment.

Though Marlene Thompson, DDS sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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Toned bodies are superior to inflatable muscle suits because they don't deflate when given routine allergy shots. Blow up your fitness routine with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for a 16-day slim-down boot camp (up to a $157 value) $45 for a six-week boot camp (up to a $347 value)

Under the guidance of head trainer Matthew Johnson, a staff of certified instructors helps patrons to quickly sculpt lean, toned bodies with programs that combine variable workouts and nutritional coaching, lasting from 16 days to 6 weeks. Students build calorie-fighting muscle tone with dumbbell curls and cultivate strong core muscles with body-weight exercises that use Trx suspension straps. With up to 40 students per class, participants meet enough fellow exercisers to construct an impressive human pyramid.

Though Dream Body Boot Camp sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Dream Body Boot Camp

At Dream Body Boot Camp, which was featured on Fox 5 news, trainer Matthew Johnson and his staff of specialized trainers help patrons to quickly sculpt physiques into top form during indoor and outdoor workouts that pair cardio moves with strength-boosting exercises. Instead of painting muscle ripples onto participants' abs, each of Johnson's instructors draws from a kinesiology degree or a national personal-training certification when designing a new 60-minute workout each day. Before their first class, students meet with Johnson to get acquainted and set their fitness goals, such as looking good in a bikini or ripping through a T-shirt to reveal their swimsuit with one powerful body flex. In the course of 10 minutes, he asks clients what they'd like to achieve in class and how they've pursued their goals in the past.

Once the talking ends, the training begins, and the motivational instructors put patrons to work hefting dumbbells, straining against Trx suspension gear, and flipping giant tires end over end. Johnson and his trainers leave long runs out of their workouts, opting instead for tire hopping, jumping rope, and other dynamic exercises to elevate heart rates.

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Yoga is unique in that it is the only medieval physical-fitness art that does not involve firing crossbows at a grendel. Bend and stretch sans monsters with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for a month of unlimited yoga classes (up to a $135 value) $59 for 10 yoga classes (up to a $130 value)

Introductory classes acquaint students with basic Ashtanga and Vinyasa moves used in more rigorous classes. Most sessions are a mix of levels, allowing newcomers to learn from their peers. See the full schedule and class descriptions here.

Though Four Seasons Yoga sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Four Seasons Yoga

Started and inspired by Sean O'Shea and his passion for empowering students through yoga, Four Seasons Yoga carried on his legacy after his passing in 2006 under the watchful eyes of husband and wife duo James and Jenny Bouwer. Endowed with a passion for yoga and a desire to honor Sean's memory, James and Jenny created an impassioned community of dedicated yogis to practice and relax together.

Now the studio teems with activity with multiple classes a day ranging in difficulty from foundation-building True Beginner classes to more challenging Ashtanga Vinyasa, which combines a swift Vinyasa flow that links breath to movement and strength-building postures. The expert instructors also lead different workshops designed to deepen practice.

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Seasoned actors can convey subtle emotions to the back row, even through their two-man horse costume. Watch pros at work with this GrouponLive deal to see A5678: A Musical Revue at The Welk Resorts Theatre. Choose from the following options:

For $28, you get one general-admission ticket to a matinee performance (up to a $44 value). Choose from the following matinee performances, all at 1 p.m.:

Thursday, May 24 Saturday, May 26 Wednesday, May 30 Thursday, May 31 Saturday, June 2 Wednesday, June 6 Thursday, June 7 Saturday, June 9

For $28, you get one general-admission ticket to an evening performance (a $47 value). Choose from the following performances:

Thursday, May 24, at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m.

As A5678: A Musical Revue opens, the curtain rises on a behind-the-curtain scene: eight fresh-faced performers have just two hours before the debut of their big, Broadway-style show. The youngsters, who range in age from 16 to 25, spend the time performing final run-throughs of splashy musical numbers, beating back butterflies, and opening up about their dreams of becoming famous sports-team mascots.

This production is the premiere remounting of a show that debuted to acclaim in Hollywood in 1976. Original creator, director, and choreographer Barbara Epstein returns to helm the revival with the crowd-pleasing skills she's perfected across a long career producing musicals for the stage, major theme parks, and animated TV.

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The road less traveled is often the more fulfilling one, especially when it bypasses Robert Frost's tiger pits. Diverge from a rote route with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $55 for a four-hour outdoor rock-climbing experience for one ($125 value) $99 for a four-hour outdoor rock-climbing experience for two ($250 value)

Claiming certifications from the American Mountain Guides Association and Wilderness First Responder, instructors lead groups of at least four climbers on four-hour vertical explorations and provide all gear except for hiking shoes.

The Southern Terrain

Kayakers glide past ice shelves in the glacial waters of Patagonia. A continent over, hikers pose for a picture at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro-the highest point in Africa-before looking out onto the Tanzanian landscape. The Southern Terrain's team of licensed, bonded, and insured outdoor enthusiasts coordinates once-in-a-lifetime trips like these to storied destinations around the world.

To facilitate safe and memorable experiences, fitness experts arrange adventure-training programs so that explorers arrive ready not only to climb, hike, and kayak, but also to handle elevated altitudes. The professionally guided excursions typically maintain a traveler-to-guide ratio of eight to one. To support eco-friendly travel, The Southern Terrain partners with the nonprofit program iJourney Green, which helps adventurers to sustain the parts the world they visit.

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Legendary figures are often remembered for their teeth, from George Washington's fabled wooden smile to Mona Lisa's unmistakable overbite. Ensure a memorable grin with today's Groupon: for $1,799, you get a dental-implant package at 6th Avenue Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (a $4,700 value). The package includes the following:

Dental implant (a $2,300 value) Abutment (a $700 value) Crown (a $1,450 value) Panoramic x-ray (a $175 value) Initial exam (a $75 value)

Specializing in implant dentistry, Dr. Roya Niakiani and the dedicated staff of 6th Avenue Periodontics employ advanced surgical and cosmetic procedures to optimize smiles. During an initial examination, the experienced tooth tenders will address the patient's health history and assess the mouthscape from all angles with the aid of a panoramic x-ray. Armed with a treatment plan and pre-operative visualization provided by the office's advanced imaging systems, the dentist will surgically anchor a titanium dental implant into the jawbone to act as a synthetic root. During surgery, Dr. Niakiani attaches a healing collar, or abutment, that allows the gums to heal as though they were surrounding an actual tooth. Healing time varies depending on a number of factors including the hardness of bone and amount of rock candy consumed, though implants generally bond with the jawbone within three to six months. After the healing period, patients can return to fill the tooth-shaped hole in their heart and smile with a crown made from sturdy porcelain, metal, resin, or ceramics depending on the individual case. Once covered by a crown, dental implants can endure biting and chewing so that clients needn't resort to experimental dentures made from intricately carved Chiclets. The office's cache of iPads, TVs, and headsets ensures optimal patient comfort during all appointments.

Though 6th Avenue Periodontics sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

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The Issue: Small Businesses Need Capital to Succeed

In the wake of the economic downturn, many employers are limiting their employees' hours and benefits in order to stay afloat. Faced with low incomes and difficult financial situations, many people are opting to go into business for themselves. They need access to capital in order to make these new ventures succeed.

The Campaign: Fund Microloans for Small Businesses

With every $11 this Grassroots campaign raises, ACCION San Diego can establish a fund for a loan for a small business, with matching donations up to $2,500 by Torrey Pines Bank. The loans, which range from $300 to $35,000, empower entrepreneurs to jump-start their businesses and build positive credit histories. Business owners can choose to apply their loans where it will most help their business, such as by increasing inventory or purchasing equipment and materials.

All donations will be matched up to a $2,500 total by Torrey Pines Bank. You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

ACCION San Diego

Part of an international organization that aids businesses throughout the Americas and Africa, ACCION San Diego aims to increase income and access to jobs for self-employed men and women. It provides small businesses with microloans that range from $300 to $35,000, which can fund necessities to stabilize growth and help build good credit. In 2011, ACCION presented 98 small businesses with $1.1 million in loans, and continues to focus on helping individuals who are underserved or do not have access to traditional financing. ACCION also hosts free workshops and events to teach business owners new skills in financing, social media marketing, and QuickBooks.

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Even if the weather outside isn't frightful, new brakes can be so delightful! Stay safe and enjoy driving when you pay just $69 for an in-house service, or $79 for a mobile service replacement of your front or rear brake pads with a complete inspection, courtesy of Shift Auto Repair. The complete inspection is vital for making sure your car is running smoothly (and legally). Although, paying a visit to Shift Auto Repair works for some, we can't think of anything that's more convenient than having your auto repair service come directly to your home or place of business! Having the option to choose between an in-house or mobile service goes to show that Shift Auto Repair puts your needs first. Stay safe on the road, and save up to 72% with your choice of today's kgbdeal.

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Even if the weather outside isn't frightful, new brakes can be so delightful! Stay safe and enjoy driving when you pay just $69 for an in-house service, or $79 for a mobile service replacement of your front or rear brake pads with a complete inspection, courtesy of Shift Auto Repair. The complete inspection is vital for making sure your car is running smoothly (and legally). Although, paying a visit to Shift Auto Repair works for some, we can't think of anything that's more convenient than having your auto repair service come directly to your home or place of business! Having the option to choose between an in-house or mobile service goes to show that Shift Auto Repair puts your needs first. Stay safe on the road, and save up to 72% with your choice of today's kgbdeal.

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When we see a cute guy standing across the room, our instinct is to bat an eye his way. But if those lashes of yours aren't up to par, he may just confuse your attempt at flirting as an overly-obsessive blink, or think you just have something caught in your eye. Don't let that awkward moment happen. Next time you bat your lashes make it count. Add a little oomph with up to 50 Mink eyelash extensions per eye, courtesy of Urban Day Spa.

Eyelash extensions are a great alternative to globbing on extra mascara. They will be applied by an experienced technician, and they'll feel so lightweight and natural, you'll be able to enjoy your new look without worries of eyelash mishaps. The best part is, you'll save 92% when you pay just $25 for this $300 value. Now that's something to bat an eye at.

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If fat melted as easily as ice cream, we'd all be much happier - and we would probably eat more ice cream. Get the closest thing to putting your triple fudge chunk waffle cone in the sauna with your choice of three services at New Body Image. For $299 (reg. $897), you'll receive three lipo laser sessions, for $599 (reg. $1,899), you'll receive six lipo laser sessions, three ionic detox sessions and a 1-month supply of detox tea or for $999 (reg. $2,999), you'll receive nine lipo laser sessions, nine ionic detox sessions and a 1-month supply of tea detox.

New Body Image uses the latest technology. Their lipo laser machine has 12 paddles instead of the traditional four which allows for maximum coverage for maximum results. Treat your body's problem areas like your waistline, abdomen, back, butt, thighs, arms, underarms, chin or chest. This non-invasive procedure utilizes focused laser light beams that reach deep down to practically melt away stubborn flab that exercise just can't touch. Save up to 68% on achieving a better body with today's kgbdeal.

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If fat melted as easily as ice cream, we'd all be much happier - and we would probably eat more ice cream. Get the closest thing to putting your triple fudge chunk waffle cone in the sauna with your choice of three services at New Body Image. For $299 (reg. $897), you'll receive three lipo laser sessions, for $599 (reg. $1,899), you'll receive six lipo laser sessions, three ionic detox sessions and a 1-month supply of detox tea or for $999 (reg. $2,999), you'll receive nine lipo laser sessions, nine ionic detox sessions and a 1-month supply of tea detox.

New Body Image uses the latest technology. Their lipo laser machine has 12 paddles instead of the traditional four which allows for maximum coverage for maximum results. Treat your body's problem areas like your waistline, abdomen, back, butt, thighs, arms, underarms, chin or chest. This non-invasive procedure utilizes focused laser light beams that reach deep down to practically melt away stubborn flab that exercise just can't touch. Save up to 68% on achieving a better body with today's kgbdeal.

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If fat melted as easily as ice cream, we'd all be much happier - and we would probably eat more ice cream. Get the closest thing to putting your triple fudge chunk waffle cone in the sauna with your choice of three services at New Body Image. For $299 (reg. $897), you'll receive three lipo laser sessions, for $599 (reg. $1,899), you'll receive six lipo laser sessions, three ionic detox sessions and a 1-month supply of detox tea or for $999 (reg. $2,999), you'll receive nine lipo laser sessions, nine ionic detox sessions and a 1-month supply of tea detox.

New Body Image uses the latest technology. Their lipo laser machine has 12 paddles instead of the traditional four which allows for maximum coverage for maximum results. Treat your body's problem areas like your waistline, abdomen, back, butt, thighs, arms, underarms, chin or chest. This non-invasive procedure utilizes focused laser light beams that reach deep down to practically melt away stubborn flab that exercise just can't touch. Save up to 68% on achieving a better body with today's kgbdeal.

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